MOT Status
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157,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop is insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop is insecure.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop is insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop is insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Handbrake travel at lever suggesting adjustment is required, but not considered excessive.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/dust cover is insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Handbrake travel at lever suggesting adjustment is required, but not considered excessive.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/dust cover is insecure.
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Handbrake travel suggesting adjustment is required but not considered excessive.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop is insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Handbrake travel suggesting adjustment is required but not considered excessive.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop is insecure.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on rear brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower some play/movement in both front lower suspension arm rear mounting rubbers
Front headlight washers not working
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber broken
Rear exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken
oil leak
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Lower some play/movement in both front lower suspension arm rear mounting rubbers
Front headlight washers not working
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber broken
Rear exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken
oil leak
Front headlight washers not working
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber broken
Offside Rear parking brake performance low
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front both front side marker lights not working
Front headlight washers not working
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber broken
Offside Rear parking brake performance low
Rear 2 of 4 rear tail lights not working "1 on each side"
Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
n/s/r tyre getting low
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres very close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre getting low
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres very close to limit
surface rust brake discs noted
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN08 HRG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2008 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN08 HRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BN08 HRG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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